JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Soochi
No, it is very much a common English expression although it is interesting that quite a few posters aren't familiar with it. Union leaders will be shaking in their hobnail boots the world over at such ignorance.
Posted in: Dutch workers down tools at Mitsubishi plant
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Soochi
What "side" would this be and why do these people target the embassy just because a Japanese national got into trouble? Plenty of sympathy for the driver and hell yes throw the book at this lass and her lacky if they are guilty but easy on the mob rule mentality. What is it with this daft knee jerk reaction to any incident?
Posted in: Japanese star charged over Taiwan taxi driver assault
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Soochi
So long as the Falklanders want to remain under British Sovereign rule then there's nothing to discuss. Kirchner isn't remotely as stupid nor as committed as Galtieri was so she is playing the only hand left available; tub thumping, sabre-rattling rhetoric. Although her Foreign Minister must have a pretty weak grasp of global military affairs if he thinks the UK will reveal the whereabouts of her nukes so readily. Loonbag!
Posted in: Argentina says Britain has nuclear weapons in Falklands
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Soochi
There are so many things I miss about Japan but being served (and charged for) a half glass of froth every time I ordered a beer isn't one of them. Best thing the breweries ever did in in the UK was placing the tide mark on our pint glasses - sorry, 568ml glasses.
Posted in: Beer is served
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Soochi
"Love the irony of the SNCB"
That would be SNCF.
Or indeed Ternitalia, but neither operator were advertising on JT. Sorry if fact it was a Belgium ad clouded the irony for you. I happen to agree about your valid papers comment though.
I'd like to hear Elbudamexicano and afroengineer explain how the current political unrest in Tunisia is a dircet result of French colonisation in the 1880's and when, if ever, is it appropriate to shift the balance of blame onto the shoulders of these countries' current ruling elites and away from from their old colonial oppressors. My folks (Irish and Scottish) have relatives who are convinced that every ill in their life is because of King Edward II and Oliver Cromwell and so don't have much time for the English. It doesn't bother me as I think they are just soft in the head but it would be interesting to know if you think a statute of limitations exists on our responsibilities, for both sides' sake.
Posted in: France blocks train from Italy with migrants
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Soochi
Love the irony of the SNCB ad which accompanies this article. "Discover Europe by tra..." ........ oh...., er... right.......
Posted in: France blocks train from Italy with migrants
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Soochi
That is a cracking win against a bloody good Ozzie side. Had to make do with text commentary back in the UK and by the sounds of it the Ozzies were on top for much of the match. Well done anyway Japan and hard luck to the Socceroos. You would probably both beat England at the moment if that is any smidgen of consolation. That said expect a thrashing in Brisbane later today!
Posted in: Japan lifts Asian Cup with 1-0 win over Australia
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Soochi
Alright then fella (or lass!?!?). I'm feeling bored so let's see you back this statement up? On what basis do you reckon Japan and South Korea both "suck". Look forward to hearing from you....
Posted in: Asian Cup clash is another chapter in Japan-South Korea rivalry
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Soochi
According to the article you have presumably just read it was 196,000 people last year - 3rd para, last line.
Posted in: UK imposes new permanent immigration quota
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Soochi
Poor old Mary McAleese - I hardly think it is fair to dump this on her shoulders Frungy. As for Cowen, he should stick to what he does best, necking pints. Flyingfish has got it right unfortunately - ask anyone who has either lived or worked in Ireland this last 10 years and they will tell you how rampant consumerism took hold of this country and for the most part the folk LOVED it. It is worth noting that there were also plentry of observers who predicted it would all go t*ts up before long but everyone was partying too hard to pay them any attention.
Posted in: Political chaos engulfs Ireland, threatening bailout
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Soochi
I doubt it happens only in Japan.
From my experience, stores in Canada tend to start decorating for Christmas on November 1st, which is right after the Halloween decoration cleanup,
Ditto the UK. Here it is Nov 6th, day after Guy Fawkes Night. Although the stores have been selling X-mas stuff since early October.
Posted in: Why do you think that Christmas decorations and illumination displays are put up so early in Japan?
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Soochi
It was a foreign policy speech at the Lord Mayor's bash in town - it wasn't directed at the rest of the world. Generally speaking most Brits couldn't give, and never have given, a toss what the rest of the world thinks about us - probably why we are so despised. I personally wouldn't mind us taking more of a backseat role on global affairs in the future, enable us to concentrate a bit more on sorting our own mess out. But anyone who thinks the world would be a better or safer place if the UK were to step away from the table of global diplomacy and politics is deluded. Admittedly the UK currently has some major issues to address but comparatively speaking, in terms of respect for basic freedoms, democracy, equality, charity, political stability, justice, tolerance and fostering international relations I still think we are world leader. If you value strategic influence and economic clout over all of the above then I guess yea, the UK is a has-been and China and India are up next. Good luck world.
Posted in: Cameron says UK still a world power
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Soochi
Still wouldn't want to live anywhere else though.
Posted in: Cameron says UK still a world power
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Soochi
Picture of the month more like! Great photo. That bloke's expression is priceless.
Posted in: Maid to order
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Soochi
Course you do dave420, course you do.
Posted in: What's the best way to deal with screaming or badly-behaved children at airports and on planes so that they don't drive other passengers crazy?
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Soochi
.....so that will explain the "withholding critical spill data" headline then. Transocean are already trying to do damage limitation - you can bet some very interesting infomation will be coming out from BP's lawyers about Transocean's role in this.
Posted in: BP accused of withholding critical spill data
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Soochi
What bit of "per capita" misleads you Triple888. Your argument isn't unique to China by anymeans.
Posted in: China overtakes Japan in 2nd quarter as world's No. 2 economy
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Soochi
No Princess Leia!!!!!?????!!!!!
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Soochi
True - a lot of ex-service men take the Knowledge as well.
Posted in: London taxis ranked world's best; Tokyo 3rd
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Soochi
Crap final but at least the right team won.
Posted in: Iniesta scores in extra time to give Spain World Cup